Kwara Poly HND Admission Form 2025/2026 | Full & Part-Time

Kwara State Polytechnic has started receiving applications for its Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. Both full-time and part-time study options are available across a wide range of departments. If you’re aiming to move a step further in your technical or management career, this might be a good time to apply.

Let’s walk through what’s on offer and how to get started.

Available HND Programmes

Full-Time (Two Academic Sessions)

Institute of Applied Sciences

• Agricultural Technology
• Hospitality Management
• Science Laboratory Technology (Options: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Biology, Physics with Electronics)
• Statistics

Institute of Environmental Studies

• Architectural Technology
• Building Technology
• Estate Management and Valuation
• Quantity Surveying
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Surveying and Geo-informatics

Institute of Finance and Management Studies

• Accountancy
• Banking and Finance
• Business Administration and Management
• Marketing
• Public Administration
• Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Institute of Information and Communication Technology

• Networking and Cloud Computing
• Software and Web Development
• Office Technology and Management
• Strategic Communication and Media Studies

Institute of Technology

• Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering (Options: Farm Power & Machinery, Post-Harvest Tech, Soil and Water Engineering)
• Civil Engineering (Option: Structural Engineering)
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering (Options: Power and Machine, Electronics and Telecommunication)
• Mechanical Engineering (Options: Manufacturing, Power and Plant Engineering)
• Mining Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering

Applicants must select a specific option when applying.

Part-Time (Two Academic Sessions)

Courses offered are similar to the full-time list but taught on a flexible schedule.

Available in:

• Applied Sciences
• Environmental Studies
• Finance and Management
• Information and Communication Technology
• Technology

Admission Requirements

To apply, candidates must meet these conditions:

• National Diploma (ND) in a relevant course with at least Lower Credit
• Five O’Level credits including English and Mathematics in no more than two sittings
• One year post-ND industrial training (IT)
• Candidates with a Pass in ND must show two years of IT experience

Special Cases:

• Only ND holders in specific fields can apply for some options, such as Post-Harvest Tech and Mining Engineering
• ND Mass Communication holders are not accepted into HND Public Administration
• ND Computer Engineering holders can’t apply for HND Electrical/Electronics or HND Computer Science
• ND Welding and Fabrication holders may apply for HND Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Option)

JAMB REGISTRATION:

All full-time applicants must enter their ND JAMB registration number. Without it, you won’t be considered.

Application Process

1. Go to the KWARAPOLY application portal (https://portal.kwarastatepolytechnic.edu.ng/app/apply.php)
2. Select the HND programme type (Full-Time or Part-Time)
3. Complete the form carefully
4. Pay the ₦25,000 application fee via College Pay with your debit or prepaid card
5. Upload your ND result and O’Level result
6. Forward your ND transcript to:
   
   The Registrar, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin

Important Notes

• Awaiting result candidates are not eligible
• Names submitted during application cannot be changed later
• Part-Time HND graduates are not eligible for NYSC
• Application closes on Wednesday, 31st July 2025

Questions? Call: 08063660088 or 08151329729

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